Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
In question period, members debated the interim federal health program, which covers health care for asylum seekers. The Conservatives said taxpayers have spent $275 million over a decade on health care for rejected refugee claimants, and argued rejected claimants should not be in Canada or receive care while Canadians face long waits. The Liberals said the program has existed since the 1950s under both parties, that costs rose because more people were seeking asylum, that use has declined 43% as asylum claims fall, and that starting in May some people will pay part of their care; they also said blaming refugees for health system problems is misplaced.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .
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